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I always thought this was for two reasons: one as you say is to show the plumbing works, the other is because not passing the meconium (combination of stuff ing

by sidlls 3y ago

I always thought this was for two reasons: one as you say is to show the plumbing works, the other is because not passing the meconium (combination of stuff ingested while in the uterus) indicates other more serious conditions might exist

barsonme 3y ago
Newborn bowel movements are also important for preventing more serious jaundice.